Mini Masterminds Merrylands - Certificate III Trainee Educator

About Mini Masterminds

Mini Masterminds is a leading early childhood education provider committed to creating safe, nurturing, and inspiring learning environments where every child can thrive.

We are currently seeking a passionate and enthusiastic Full time Certificate III Trainee Educator to join our team at Mini Masterminds Merrylands (77-place centre).

This is an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in early childhood education while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Guided by our values of Individual Care, Quality Education, and Genuine Love, our purpose-built centres provide engaging learning environments where children are encouraged to explore, discover, and develop confidence through meaningful play-based learning. We are passionate about supporting every child's development while fostering a workplace where educators feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.

About the Role

As a Certificate III Trainee Educator, you will work alongside experienced educators while completing your Certificate III qualification.

You will gain practical, hands-on experience across the centre, develop your knowledge of early childhood education and care, and build meaningful relationships with children, families and your team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in early childhood education with the support of an experienced and dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities

- Support educators in creating engaging, play-based learning experiences

- Assist in providing a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for children

- Build positive and meaningful relationships with children, families and colleagues

- Assist with children's daily routines, learning experiences and wellbeing

- Participate in observations and documentation of children's learning and development





- Work collaboratively with the team to deliver high-quality education and care

- Develop your understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), NQS and National Regulations

- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming environment

- Participate in training, study and workplace learning as part of your Certificate III qualification

- Follow all centre policies, procedures and compliance requirements

Why Join Mini Masterminds?

- Earn while you learn – complete your Certificate III while working

- Paid study and on-the-job training

- Childcare discounts for employees

- Ongoing professional development and support

- Career progression opportunities

- Supportive Centre Leadership Team

- Opportunity to build a long-term career in early childhood education

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in early childhood education

- A willingness to study and complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

- A positive, caring and enthusiastic attitude

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills

- A willingness to learn and take direction from experienced educators

- A genuine passion for working with children

- Reliability, commitment and a strong work ethic

- Current or willingness to obtain a Working With Children Check (WWCC)

- Current or willingness to obtain First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certifications

- Current or willingness to complete Child Protection training

No previous early childhood experience is required — we will support you throughout your traineeship.

Applicants must have valid Australian working rights. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Apply Now

If you're looking to start your career in early childhood education and want to earn while you learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the first step towards becoming a qualified early childhood educator with the Mini Masterminds family.

📌 Traineeship - Merrylands
🏢 Mini Masterminds
📍 Merrylands